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Insadong, Seoul

4.1
#2 of 64 in Neighborhoods in South Korea
Must see · Neighborhood · Other
Once the prime district to find antiques and ancient art, Insadong remains at the heart of Seoul's cafe culture. The main street, which the municipality blocks off on weekends to allow for safe pedestrian traffic, branches off into narrow alleys, lined with art galleries, teahouses, and garden restaurants. Traditional and modern Korean art are available for viewing and purchase at over 100 local galleries. Munch on taffy and pajeon (Korean pancake) from street vendors while you explore. Plan my trip to Seoul with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.
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FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR DMZ Past and Present: Korean Demilitarized Zone Tour from Seoul
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FROM $107 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Korean Night Food Tour
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FROM $84 BOOK WITH VIATOR Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace
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FROM $204 BOOK WITH VIATOR Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch
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FROM $90 BOOK WITH VIATOR Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village
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FROM $122 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best Walking Tour- City Adventure All in Oneday
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Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $77 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul Tour
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Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $81 BOOK WITH VIATOR Historic Jongro District Authentic Food Tour in Seoul
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Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $70 BOOK WITH VIATOR Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul
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Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $120 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sample Alcohol Tasting at Brew Master's Workshop & Dinner with Magkeolli
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Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $51 BOOK WITH VIATOR Seoul Afternoon Tour Including Changdeokgung Palace and Namdaemun Market
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Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $190 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Seoul City Tour
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Duration: 8 hours
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  • By MNataro
    Lots of terrific shops and restaurants, it's a fun artsy district that we had a great couple of hours in. Try the "dragon's beard" sweets made right there on the street!  more »
  • By andytJ8459XH
    Insadong has loads of shops and galleries, loads of coffee houses and restaurants. The palaces are a shortish walk away as is the Hanok area which is also worth the trip.  more »
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